BRANTFORD — Construction is underway on a new building for John Noble Home in Brantford, which will add 40 new long-term care beds to an existing 156-bed home. The new project was a recipient of the Construction Funding Subsidy top-up, part of the Ontario government’s commitment to build 58,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds across the province. “Congratulations to …
TORONTO — The Ontario government unveiled the next phase of its life sciences strategy, aimed at driving innovation, boosting investments and enhancing research to further solidify the province as a global leader in biomanufacturing and health sciences. This includes a $146 million investment to help fuel the sector’s growth. “As we rebuild Ontario’s economy, the life sciences sector will play …
Gatineau – Investing in accessible infrastructure and making meaningful improvements to existing facilities allows more Canadians with disabilities to fully participate in their communities and readily access the services and programs they need. Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, visited the Luso Canadian Charitable Society in Mississauga, Ontario, to announce $2.7 million in funding under the …
Ontario — Matawa First Nations Management launched an Animal Services Pilot project on February 5, 2024, to improve animal wellness, provide education, control animal populations, and create healthier, safer communities for both people and animals. Colonization has changed the traditional relationship First Nations have with animals in their communities, especially dogs. Over time, managing the wellbeing and population of dogs in …
Ottawa – Oral health professionals play a vital role in oral health care. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) allows more people to benefit from their care. Participation in the CDCP Participation in the CDCP is voluntary. Eligible providers who can bill for their services include: dentists denturists dental hygienists dental specialists dental schools and educational institutions for oral health …
Ottawa – Canadian Ministers of Health, have marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month. they said: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a period when we come together to support and honor those impacted by this disease. Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women living in Canada. One in …
Ottawa – At the 2024 Animal Health Canada Forum, Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced up to $13,343,409 over 5 years to Animal Health Canada (AHC) for three projects through the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian …
Ottawa – This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, an opportunity to highlight that everyone’s experience with mental illness is unique. Almost all of us have been affected by mental illness, either directly or through the experiences of our family, friends or colleagues. This year’s theme, “Access For All: Time for Action, Time for Change,” is a reminder that we …
BRANTFORD — The Ontario government is investing nearly $16 million to complete critical upgrades and repairs at Brantford General Hospital, creating a safer, more comfortable space for people and their families to connect to care and services, close to home. “Our government continues to make record investments in Ontario’s hospitals to ensure people across the province can access world-class care where and …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is taking steps to implement the modernized Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), which recognizes in its preamble that every individual in Canada has a right to a healthy environment as provided under CEPA. It also strengthens Canada’s chemicals management regime and increases transparency in the way it is administered. Through the strengthening of CEPA, …
